US20080022734A1 - Adjustable bicycle lock mounting arrangement - Google Patents
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- Such a U-lock typically comprises a semi-enclosure member or shackle having legs or fittings with configured feet, a straight crossbar having openings for reception of these feet, and a locking mechanism in the crossbar for retaining or releasing these feet.
- a cable lock typically comprises a cable having at one end a leg or fitting with a configured foot, a bar extending from the other end of the cable and having an opening for reception of this foot, and a locking mechanism in the bar for retaining or releasing this foot.
- this tie lock assemblage ties a strut or the like of the bicycle to a post, rail or other station.
- the objectives of a holder for such locks are to carry the a lock securely on the bicycle frame without rattling, to position the lock inconspicuously on the bicycle frame without hindering movement of the cyclist, and yet to facilitate convenient release of the lock from the holder whenever needed.
- Prior art holders have not completely met these objectives.
- the present invention provides in one aspect a lock mounting arrangement comprising a lock and a mounting member secured to a portion of the lock such that the mounting member is rotatable relative to the portion of the lock.
- At least two position delineators are provided on one of the mounting member and the lock and an engagement member is provided on the other of the mounting member and the lock.
- the engagement member is movable between a first position in which the engagement member engages at least one of the position delineators and thereby fixes the rotative position of the mounting member relative to the portion of the lock, and a second position in which the engagement member is lockingly disengaged from the position delineators such that the mounting member is free to rotate relative to the portion of the lock.
- FIG. 1 shows a cable lock incorporating a mounting arrangement in accordance with the invention, the cable lock being mounted on the bicycle.
- FIG. 2 shows the bicycle of FIG. 1 parked and secured by the cable lock of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of an exemplary bracket in accordance with the lock mounting arrangement of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a side plan view of a portion of a cable lock incorporating a mounting arrangement that is a first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 is an isometric view showing the mounting member of the cable lock of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the cable lock of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the cable lock of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 9 is an exploded isometric view of the lock housing and mounting member of the cable lock of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 12 is an expanded view of the mounting arrangement illustrated in FIG. 11 , illustrating the engagement member in an engaged position.
- FIG. 13 is similar to FIG. 12 and shows the engagement member in a disengaged position.
- FIG. 15 is a side plan view of a portion of a cable lock incorporating a mounting arrangement that is an alternate embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 17 is rear elevation view of the cable lock of FIG. 15 .
- FIG. 18 is a top plan view of the cable lock of FIG. 15 .
- FIG. 20 is an exploded isometric view of the lock housing and mounting member of the cable lock of FIG. 15 .
- FIG. 21 is a cross sectional view of the mounting arrangement of FIG. 15 with the engagement member in an engaged position.
- FIG. 22 is a cross sectional view of the mounting arrangement of FIG. 15 with the engagement member in a disengaged position.
- FIG. 26 is an elevation view of a U-lock incorporating a mounting arrangement that is an alternate embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 27 is an exploded elevation view of the mounting arrangement of the U-lock of FIG. 26 .
- FIG. 28 is an elevation view of a U-lock incorporating a mounting arrangement that is an another alternate embodiment of the invention.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 show a cable lock 20 held on a strut 22 of a bicycle frame by an mounting arrangement 24 , which comprises a mounting member 26 secured to the lock body 21 and a bracket 28 which is securely connected to the strut 22 of the bicycle frame.
- the mounting arrangement 24 allows the rotative position of the mount member 26 relative to the lock body 21 to be adjusted such that the lock 20 can be unobtrusively stowed on the bicycle frame as shown in FIG. 1 . With disengagement, the lock 20 is readily available for tying the bicycle to a secure post or other station as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the mount portion 30 includes a channel 32 or the like which is configured to receive a complementary tongue portion 52 of the mounting member 26 (see FIG. 4 ). Engagement of the tongue portion 52 in the channel 32 secures the lock 20 to the bracket 28 . While the illustrated tongue portion 52 and channel 32 are tapered, the invention is not limited to such.
- the complementary mating members can have any configuration, for example, a rectangular tongue and a corresponding channel. Furthermore, the complementary mating members may be reversed, i.e., the tongue portion may be provided on the bracket with the channel being defined on the mounting member. Various other configurations of mating members may be utilized without departing from the invention.
- the mounting arrangement 24 includes a mounting member 26 rotatably secured to an end of the lock body 21 .
- the lock body 21 includes a key face 23 opposite the mounting member 26 and a cable head receiving opening 27 approximately midway along the body 21 .
- the lock body 21 may be otherwise configured, for example, the key opening may be provided midway along the body 21 with the cable head receiving opening 27 opposite the mounting member 26 .
- Other configurations may also be utilized.
- a lock cylinder (not shown) is positioned in the lock body 21 to lockingly engage a head (not shown) forward the shank 25 attached to end 31 of the cable.
- a keyway (not shown) or the like is provided on key face 23 to selectively lock and unlock the lock cylinder.
- the mounting member 26 has a cylindrical body 50 having a generally open end 53 and a reduced open end 51 .
- the body 50 does not have to be cylindrical, but may have other configurations.
- the reduced open end 51 is configured to receive the opposite end 33 of the cable which passes through the mounting member 26 and is secured within the lock body 21 .
- the generally open end 53 has an internal annular protrusion 55 configured to snap fit into an annular recess 72 provided along an end projection 70 extending from the lock body 21 .
- the annular protrusion 55 may be continuous or segmented and may have various configurations. Engagement of the protrusion 55 in the recess 72 secures the mounting member 26 to the lock body 21 . Sufficient clearance is provided between the protrusion 55 and the recess 72 such that the mounting member 26 is rotatable relative to the lock body 21 .
- the lock body 21 includes a plurality of position delineators 73 and the mounting member 26 includes an engagement member 60 . While the present embodiment includes the position delineators 73 on the lock body 21 and the engagement member 60 on the mounting member 26 , the invention is not limited to such. Alternatively, position delineators may provided on or within the mounting member 26 and the engagement member 60 may be provided on the lock body 21 , or a combination thereof.
- the position delineators 73 are defined by a series of alternating teeth 74 and openings 76 defined by the end projection 70 extending from the lock body 21 .
- the delineators may have other structures including, but not limited to, projections, recesses, splines, or the like.
- the end projection 70 extending from the lock body 21 may be provided with external splines while the inside surface of the mounting member 26 is provided with complementary splines.
- the mounting member 26 would be axially movable relative to the locking body 21 to engage and disengage the splines.
- the engagement member 60 includes a sliding block 64 with an engagement pin 66 extending from one end thereof.
- the opposite end of the sliding block 64 includes a spring post 67 which supports a spring 68 or other biasing member.
- the spring post 67 and spring 68 are received in a recess 59 within the mounting member 26 such that the spring 68 biases the sliding block 64 , and thereby the engagement pin 66 , toward the locking body 21 .
- the engagement pin 66 engages one of the openings 76 between the teeth 74 and thereby locks the rotative position of the mounting member 26 relative to the locking body 21 .
- the engagement member 60 includes a push pad 62 which extends through an opening 54 in the mounting member body 50 .
- the push pad 62 includes feet 63 which snap fit into an aperture 65 in the sliding block 64 .
- the push pad 62 is pushed away from the lock body 21 against the force of the spring 68 , as indicated by arrow A, until the engagement pin 66 disengages from the opening 76 .
- the mounting member 26 can then be rotated relative to the lock body 21 as indicated by arrow B.
- the push pad 62 is released and the spring 66 biases the sliding block 64 until the engagement pin 66 engages one of the openings 76 .
- the teeth 74 defining the openings 76 may be provided with tapered surfaces or the like to encourage the pin 66 into one of the openings 76 .
- the mounting arrangement 24 allows a user to easily fine tune the position of the lock 20 on the bicycle in a secure, reliable manner without the need for any tools.
- the mounting member 126 has a cylindrical body 150 having a generally open end 53 and a reduced open end 51 .
- the body 150 does not have to be cylindrical, but may have other configurations.
- the reduced open end 151 is configured to receive the opposite end 133 of the cable which passes through the mounting member 126 and is secured within the lock body 121 .
- the generally open end 153 has an internal annular protrusion 155 configured to snap fit over radial projections 174 provided along an end projection 170 extending from the lock body 121 . Engagement of the protrusion 155 against the projections 174 secures the mounting member 126 to the lock body 121 . Sufficient clearance is provided between the protrusion 155 and the projections 174 such that the mounting member 126 is rotatable relative to the lock body 121 .
- the engagement member 160 includes a flexible finger 164 formed integrally with the mounting member body 150 within an opening 154 through the body 150 . (see FIG. 21 ).
- the flexible finger 164 is configured to be biased radially inward toward the delineators 173 defined on the end projection 170 extending from the lock body 121 . As such, the flexible finger 164 positions itself within one of the openings 176 defined between the radial projections 174 and thereby locks the rotative position of the mounting member 126 relative to the locking body 121 .
- the engagement member 160 further comprises an engagement pad 162 which moves along guides 163 extending outwardly from the mounting member body 150 as shown in FIG. 23 .
- the engagement pad 162 is moveable between a locked position shown in FIG. 21 and an unlocked position shown in FIG. 22 .
- a first radially outwardly extending contact 167 engages a corresponding first radially inwardly extending contact 173 on the engagement pad 162 .
- the first radially inwardly extending contact 173 is snapped past the first radially outwardly extending contact 167 .
- a second radially inwardly extending contact 171 on the engagement pad 162 is positioned above and engages a second radially outwardly extending contact 165 on the flexible finger 164 , and thereby prevents the flexible finger 164 from inadvertently disengaging from the position delineators 173 .
- the mounting arrangement 124 allows a user to easily fine tune the position of the lock 120 on the bicycle in a secure, reliable manner without the need for any tools.
- the mounting arrangement 224 allows a user to easily fine tune the position of the lock 220 on the bicycle in a secure, reliable manner without the need for any tools.
- the mounting arrangement 324 includes a mounting member 26 which is substantially the same as in the first embodiment and like elements are numbered alike. While the mounting member 26 of the present embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, the mounting member 26 may have other configurations, including but not limited to the configuration of the mounting member 126 .
- the mounting member 26 is rotatably secured to an end 370 of the crossbar 321 of the U-lock 220 .
- a shackle 331 is configured for locking engagement with the crossbar 321 as is known in the art.
- the mounting arrangement 324 allows a user to easily fine tune the position of the lock 320 on the bicycle in a secure, reliable manner without the need for any tools.
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- The present invention relates to mounting assemblies for temporarily stowing locks, for example, bicycle U-locks and cable locks, when not in use, and for releasing the locks for ready use when needed. More particularly, the present invention relates to mounting arrangements which facilitate adjustment in the position of the lock relative to the bicycle.
- Since the invention of bicycle U-locks and cable locks, a variety of holders have been proposed for removably carrying such a lock when the bicycle is in use, rather than parked. Such a U-lock typically comprises a semi-enclosure member or shackle having legs or fittings with configured feet, a straight crossbar having openings for reception of these feet, and a locking mechanism in the crossbar for retaining or releasing these feet. Such a cable lock typically comprises a cable having at one end a leg or fitting with a configured foot, a bar extending from the other end of the cable and having an opening for reception of this foot, and a locking mechanism in the bar for retaining or releasing this foot. For protection against theft, this tie lock assemblage ties a strut or the like of the bicycle to a post, rail or other station.
- The objectives of a holder for such locks are to carry the a lock securely on the bicycle frame without rattling, to position the lock inconspicuously on the bicycle frame without hindering movement of the cyclist, and yet to facilitate convenient release of the lock from the holder whenever needed. Prior art holders have not completely met these objectives.
- The present invention provides in one aspect a lock mounting arrangement comprising a lock and a mounting member secured to a portion of the lock such that the mounting member is rotatable relative to the portion of the lock. At least two position delineators are provided on one of the mounting member and the lock and an engagement member is provided on the other of the mounting member and the lock. The engagement member is movable between a first position in which the engagement member engages at least one of the position delineators and thereby fixes the rotative position of the mounting member relative to the portion of the lock, and a second position in which the engagement member is lockingly disengaged from the position delineators such that the mounting member is free to rotate relative to the portion of the lock.
- Other aspects of the invention are shown in the accompanying drawing figures and described in the following detailed description of the invention.
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FIG. 1 shows a cable lock incorporating a mounting arrangement in accordance with the invention, the cable lock being mounted on the bicycle. -
FIG. 2 shows the bicycle ofFIG. 1 parked and secured by the cable lock ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of an exemplary bracket in accordance with the lock mounting arrangement of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a side plan view of a portion of a cable lock incorporating a mounting arrangement that is a first embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 5 is an isometric view showing the mounting member of the cable lock ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the cable lock ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the cable lock ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 8 is an end elevation view of the cable lock ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 9 is an exploded isometric view of the lock housing and mounting member of the cable lock ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 10 shows the mounting member ofFIG. 9 , in partial section, assembled on the lock housing. -
FIG. 11 is an isometric view of the mounting arrangement ofFIG. 4 with the mounting member shown transparently. -
FIG. 12 is an expanded view of the mounting arrangement illustrated inFIG. 11 , illustrating the engagement member in an engaged position. -
FIG. 13 is similar toFIG. 12 and shows the engagement member in a disengaged position. -
FIG. 14 is similar toFIG. 13 and illustrates rotative adjustment of the mounting member relative to the lock housing with the engagement member in a disengaged position. -
FIG. 15 is a side plan view of a portion of a cable lock incorporating a mounting arrangement that is an alternate embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 16 is front elevation view of the cable lock ofFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 17 is rear elevation view of the cable lock ofFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 18 is a top plan view of the cable lock ofFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 19 is a bottom plan view of the cable lock ofFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 20 is an exploded isometric view of the lock housing and mounting member of the cable lock ofFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 21 is a cross sectional view of the mounting arrangement ofFIG. 15 with the engagement member in an engaged position. -
FIG. 22 is a cross sectional view of the mounting arrangement ofFIG. 15 with the engagement member in a disengaged position. -
FIG. 23 is an isometric view of the mounting arrangement ofFIG. 15 illustrating rotative adjustment of the mounting member relative to the lock housing. -
FIGS. 24 and 25 are isometric views of the mounting arrangement ofFIG. 15 in partial section and illustrating the movement of the adjusting member during adjustment. -
FIG. 26 is an elevation view of a U-lock incorporating a mounting arrangement that is an alternate embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 27 is an exploded elevation view of the mounting arrangement of the U-lock ofFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 28 is an elevation view of a U-lock incorporating a mounting arrangement that is an another alternate embodiment of the invention. - Although the invention is illustrated and described herein with reference to specific embodiments, the invention is not intended to be limited to the details shown. Rather, various modifications may be made in the details within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims and without departing from the invention.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 show acable lock 20 held on astrut 22 of a bicycle frame by anmounting arrangement 24, which comprises amounting member 26 secured to thelock body 21 and abracket 28 which is securely connected to thestrut 22 of the bicycle frame. As described in more detail hereinafter, themounting arrangement 24 allows the rotative position of themount member 26 relative to thelock body 21 to be adjusted such that thelock 20 can be unobtrusively stowed on the bicycle frame as shown inFIG. 1 . With disengagement, thelock 20 is readily available for tying the bicycle to a secure post or other station as shown inFIG. 2 . - Referring to
FIG. 3 , anexemplary bracket 28 is illustrated. Theexemplary bracket 28 is substantially as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,422,442 which is incorporated herein by reference. Thebracket 28 includes amount portion 30 and anattachment portion 34. Theattachment portion 34 in theexemplary bracket 28 includes astrap 36 which is positioned about a bicycle frame member and tightened. While theexemplary bracket 28 includes a strap as an attachment means, the invention is not limited to such. Thebracket 28 may have any of a number of attachment means, for example, but not limited to, the various attachment means illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 5,647,520, incorporated herein by reference. - The
mount portion 30 includes achannel 32 or the like which is configured to receive acomplementary tongue portion 52 of the mounting member 26 (seeFIG. 4 ). Engagement of thetongue portion 52 in thechannel 32 secures thelock 20 to thebracket 28. While the illustratedtongue portion 52 andchannel 32 are tapered, the invention is not limited to such. The complementary mating members can have any configuration, for example, a rectangular tongue and a corresponding channel. Furthermore, the complementary mating members may be reversed, i.e., the tongue portion may be provided on the bracket with the channel being defined on the mounting member. Various other configurations of mating members may be utilized without departing from the invention. - Referring to
FIGS. 4-14 , acable lock 20 incorporating amounting arrangement 24 that is first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Themounting arrangement 24 includes amounting member 26 rotatably secured to an end of thelock body 21. In the present embodiment, thelock body 21 includes akey face 23 opposite themounting member 26 and a cable head receiving opening 27 approximately midway along thebody 21. Such a configuration is not required and thelock body 21 may be otherwise configured, for example, the key opening may be provided midway along thebody 21 with the cablehead receiving opening 27 opposite the mountingmember 26. Other configurations may also be utilized. A lock cylinder (not shown) is positioned in thelock body 21 to lockingly engage a head (not shown) forward theshank 25 attached to end 31 of the cable. A keyway (not shown) or the like is provided onkey face 23 to selectively lock and unlock the lock cylinder. - Referring to
FIGS. 9-14 , the mountingmember 26 has acylindrical body 50 having a generallyopen end 53 and a reducedopen end 51. Thebody 50 does not have to be cylindrical, but may have other configurations. The reducedopen end 51 is configured to receive theopposite end 33 of the cable which passes through the mountingmember 26 and is secured within thelock body 21. The generallyopen end 53 has an internalannular protrusion 55 configured to snap fit into anannular recess 72 provided along anend projection 70 extending from thelock body 21. Theannular protrusion 55 may be continuous or segmented and may have various configurations. Engagement of theprotrusion 55 in therecess 72 secures the mountingmember 26 to thelock body 21. Sufficient clearance is provided between theprotrusion 55 and therecess 72 such that the mountingmember 26 is rotatable relative to thelock body 21. - To set the position of the mounting
member 26 relative to thelock body 21, thelock body 21 includes a plurality ofposition delineators 73 and the mountingmember 26 includes anengagement member 60. While the present embodiment includes the position delineators 73 on thelock body 21 and theengagement member 60 on the mountingmember 26, the invention is not limited to such. Alternatively, position delineators may provided on or within the mountingmember 26 and theengagement member 60 may be provided on thelock body 21, or a combination thereof. - In the present embodiment, the position delineators 73 are defined by a series of alternating
teeth 74 andopenings 76 defined by theend projection 70 extending from thelock body 21. The delineators may have other structures including, but not limited to, projections, recesses, splines, or the like. For example, theend projection 70 extending from thelock body 21 may be provided with external splines while the inside surface of the mountingmember 26 is provided with complementary splines. The mountingmember 26 would be axially movable relative to the lockingbody 21 to engage and disengage the splines. - In the present embodiment, the
engagement member 60 includes a slidingblock 64 with anengagement pin 66 extending from one end thereof. The opposite end of the slidingblock 64 includes aspring post 67 which supports aspring 68 or other biasing member. Thespring post 67 andspring 68 are received in arecess 59 within the mountingmember 26 such that thespring 68 biases the slidingblock 64, and thereby theengagement pin 66, toward the lockingbody 21. Theengagement pin 66 engages one of theopenings 76 between theteeth 74 and thereby locks the rotative position of the mountingmember 26 relative to the lockingbody 21. - To adjust the position of the mounting
member 26 relative to thelock body 21, for example, to facilitate a more comfortable position of thelock 20 on the bicycle, theengagement member 60 includes apush pad 62 which extends through anopening 54 in the mountingmember body 50. In the present embodiment, thepush pad 62 includesfeet 63 which snap fit into anaperture 65 in the slidingblock 64. Referring toFIG. 14 , to adjust the position of the mountingmember 26, thepush pad 62 is pushed away from thelock body 21 against the force of thespring 68, as indicated by arrow A, until theengagement pin 66 disengages from theopening 76. The mountingmember 26 can then be rotated relative to thelock body 21 as indicated by arrow B. Once a desired position is reached, thepush pad 62 is released and thespring 66 biases the slidingblock 64 until theengagement pin 66 engages one of theopenings 76. Theteeth 74 defining theopenings 76 may be provided with tapered surfaces or the like to encourage thepin 66 into one of theopenings 76. - The mounting
arrangement 24 allows a user to easily fine tune the position of thelock 20 on the bicycle in a secure, reliable manner without the need for any tools. - Referring to
FIGS. 15-25 , acable lock 120 incorporating a mountingarrangement 124 that is an alternate embodiment of the present invention will be described. The mountingarrangement 124 includes a mountingmember 126 rotatably secured to an end of thelock body 121. In the present embodiment, thelock body 121 includes acombination lock assembly 123 therealong and a cablehead receiving opening 127 opposite the mountingmember 126. Such a configuration is not required and thelock body 121 may be otherwise configured. The combination lock assembly lockingly engages a head (not shown) forward theshank 125 attached to end 131 of the cable. - Referring to
FIGS. 20-25 , the mountingmember 126 has acylindrical body 150 having a generallyopen end 53 and a reducedopen end 51. Thebody 150 does not have to be cylindrical, but may have other configurations. The reducedopen end 151 is configured to receive theopposite end 133 of the cable which passes through the mountingmember 126 and is secured within thelock body 121. The generallyopen end 153 has an internal annular protrusion 155 configured to snap fit overradial projections 174 provided along anend projection 170 extending from thelock body 121. Engagement of the protrusion 155 against theprojections 174 secures the mountingmember 126 to thelock body 121. Sufficient clearance is provided between the protrusion 155 and theprojections 174 such that the mountingmember 126 is rotatable relative to thelock body 121. - To set the position of the mounting
member 126 relative to thelock body 121, thelock body 121 includes a plurality ofposition delineators 173 and the mountingmember 126 includes anengagement member 160. While the present embodiment includes the position delineators 173 on thelock body 121 and theengagement member 160 on the mountingmember 126, the invention is not limited to such. Alternatively, position delineators may provided on or within the mountingmember 126 and theengagement member 160 may be provided on thelock body 121, or a combination thereof. - In the present embodiment, the position delineators 173 are defined by the
radial projections 174 and theopenings 176 therebetween defined about theend projection 170 extending from thelock body 121. The delineators may have other structures including, but not limited to, projections, recesses, splines, or the like. For example, theend projection 170 extending from thelock body 121 may include a plurality of detents and the mountingmember 126 may include a complementary inward projection configured to engage within a desired detent. - In the present embodiment, the
engagement member 160 includes aflexible finger 164 formed integrally with the mountingmember body 150 within anopening 154 through thebody 150. (seeFIG. 21 ). Theflexible finger 164 is configured to be biased radially inward toward thedelineators 173 defined on theend projection 170 extending from thelock body 121. As such, theflexible finger 164 positions itself within one of theopenings 176 defined between theradial projections 174 and thereby locks the rotative position of the mountingmember 126 relative to the lockingbody 121. - To ensure the
flexible finger 164 does not inadvertently disengage, theengagement member 160 further comprises anengagement pad 162 which moves alongguides 163 extending outwardly from the mountingmember body 150 as shown inFIG. 23 . Theengagement pad 162 is moveable between a locked position shown inFIG. 21 and an unlocked position shown inFIG. 22 . A first radially outwardly extendingcontact 167 engages a corresponding first radially inwardly extendingcontact 173 on theengagement pad 162. To move theengagement pad 162 to the unlock position, the first radially inwardly extendingcontact 173 is snapped past the first radially outwardly extendingcontact 167. In the locked position, a second radially inwardly extendingcontact 171 on theengagement pad 162 is positioned above and engages a second radially outwardly extendingcontact 165 on theflexible finger 164, and thereby prevents theflexible finger 164 from inadvertently disengaging from theposition delineators 173. - To adjust the position of the mounting
member 126 relative to thelock body 121, theengagement pad 162 is slid away from thelock body 121, as indicated by arrow A inFIG. 23 , with the first radially inwardly extendingcontact 173 snapping past the first radially outwardly extendingcontact 167. As theengagement pad 162 is slid, the second radially inwardly extendingcontact 171 disengages from the second radially outwardly extendingcontact 165, such that theflexible finger 164 is free to flex outward, seeFIG. 25 , as the mountingmember 126 is rotated relative to thelock body 121 as indicated by arrow B inFIG. 23 . Theflexible finger 164 sliding past theradial projections 174 provides a ratcheting effect. Once a desired position is reached, theengagement pad 162 is slid back to the locked position, with the second radially inwardly extendingcontact 171 engaging the second radially outwardly extendingcontact 165 to maintain such in place. As in the previous embodiment, the mountingarrangement 124 allows a user to easily fine tune the position of thelock 120 on the bicycle in a secure, reliable manner without the need for any tools. - Referring to
FIGS. 26 and 27 , a U-lock 220 incorporating a mountingarrangement 224 that is another alternate embodiment of the present invention will be described. The mountingarrangement 224 includes a mountingmember 26 which is substantially the same as in the first embodiment and like elements are numbered alike. While the mountingmember 26 of the present embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, the mountingmember 26 may have other configurations, including but not limited to the configuration of the mountingmember 126. The mountingmember 26 is rotatably secured to acollar 270 affixed to theshackle 231 of theU-lock 220. Thecollar 270 may be affixed in various manners including, but not limited to, a set screw, welding or the like. Theshackle 231 is configured for locking engagement with acrossbar 221 as is known in the art. - Referring to
FIG. 27 , thecollar 270 of the present embodiment is similar to the projectingend 70 of the first embodiment. Thecollar 270 includes anannular recess 272 configured to receive the annular protrusion 55 (not shown inFIG. 27 ) on the mountingmember 26. Engagement of theprotrusion 55 in therecess 272 secures the mountingmember 26 to thecollar 270 and thereby theshackle 231. Other means for connecting the mountingmember 26 to thecollar 270 may also be utilized. Sufficient clearance is provided between theprotrusion 55 and therecess 272 such that the mountingmember 26 is rotatable relative to thecollar 270 andshackle 231. Thecollar 270 includesposition delineators 273 defined by a series of alternatingteeth 274 andopenings 276 or any other configuration. The mountingmember 26 may be adjusted relative to thecollar 270 in the same manner as discussed above with respect to the first embodiment. - As in the previous embodiments, the mounting
arrangement 224 allows a user to easily fine tune the position of thelock 220 on the bicycle in a secure, reliable manner without the need for any tools. - Referring to
FIG. 28 , a U-lock 320 incorporating a mountingarrangement 324 that is another alternate embodiment of the present invention will be described. The mountingarrangement 324 includes a mountingmember 26 which is substantially the same as in the first embodiment and like elements are numbered alike. While the mountingmember 26 of the present embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, the mountingmember 26 may have other configurations, including but not limited to the configuration of the mountingmember 126. The mountingmember 26 is rotatably secured to anend 370 of thecrossbar 321 of theU-lock 220. Ashackle 331 is configured for locking engagement with thecrossbar 321 as is known in the art. - The
end 370 of thecrossbar 321 includes an annular recess 372 (shown in phantom) configured to receive the annular protrusion 55 (not shown inFIG. 28 ) on the mountingmember 26. Engagement of theprotrusion 55 in therecess 372 secures the mountingmember 26 to theend 370 of thecrossbar 321. Other means for connecting the mountingmember 26 to thecollar 270 may also be utilized. Sufficient clearance is provided between theprotrusion 55 and therecess 372 such that the mountingmember 26 is rotatable relative to thecrossbar 321. Thecrossbar 321 includesposition delineators 373 defined by a series of alternating teeth and openings or any other configuration. The mountingmember 26 may be adjusted relative to thecrossbar 321 in the same manner as discussed above with respect to the first embodiment. - As in the previous embodiment, the mounting
arrangement 324 allows a user to easily fine tune the position of thelock 320 on the bicycle in a secure, reliable manner without the need for any tools. - While preferred embodiments of the invention have been shown and described herein, it will be understood that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes and substitutions will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the appended claims cover all such variations as fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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